I *think* it's a couple of months before my surgeon will do the first fill. I'm wondering how far into the future I might be able to expect to find the fill level that is good restriction for me. What has been your experience?

When did you have surgery?

My surgeon only requires you wait 4 weeks. I got my first at 4 1/2 weeks and it was 1.5 cc's and I have the 9.75 cm inamed band if that helps you any. This is so weird. P'nut and a few others told me when I was worried about not feeling restriction after one week to give it another week, that sometimes it takes up to 2 weeks. Well, would you believe I schedule myself another fill for exactly 2 weeks just so I would have the appt if needed and the last 2 days I've got restriction out the yazoo. I mean I eat 1/2 piece of f/f bologna on 2 little ritz crackers for supper and that was it, all I could hold. Boy, these experienced bandsters know what they're talking about. So, after rambling on, I don't know for sure on how many but only one fill for me so far and I've got plenty of restriction. I was going to just get about .3 fill on Tuesday but now I'm sure I'll need to cancel unless something weird happens between now and then.

I know all doctors are different but I've not heard of waiting months for a fill, maybe if you need it he will let you get it a little earlier. Keep us informed on how your doing.

It's been 5 weeks since my surgery and I've only lost 30 pounds so I have a feeling it's going to be a slow going thing for me, I wish you lots of luck and fast losing.

That's a tough question. There are so many variables. Size of band, how much they will give you to start. YOU!

Some folks take 6-8 fills. Others 1-2. Others seem to do well with none. Check out the signature lines of posts as you read. There is a lot of information there.